Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when.

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Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when.

Financial exploitation represents one of the most common forms of elder abuse. Perpetrators are often individuals in the victims’ inner social circles – family members, caregivers or friends – but can also be strangers.